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Live Performance of "Lovin Her Nappy Nappy" by Kamal Imani

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on November 3, 2008 at 3:42pm

It was Kamal Imani's first time performing his spoken word/Neo Soul song "Lovin Her Nappy Nappy" live at the Bowery. He wanted to rock it right for promoter and CEO of Brown Eyez Magazines "PJ". The audience was with him and they all had a good time lovin the nappy nappy. This song is a tribute and dedication to natural hair styles and the sisters who rock them. It is also laced with humor and flirtation. Enjoy!

New Books by Joan Cartwright

Posted by Diva JC on September 28, 2008 at 10:00pm

This link will take you to new books by Joan Cartwright and more. . .www.fyicomminc.com/books/jc-books.htmThen, view this video that I was a part ofhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0YVrSsNNWvAand visit my non-profit site for WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.your membership is welcomed. Then, join our network musicwoman.ning.com

Debra's Poetic Justice

Posted by Debra P. Declouet on July 12, 2008 at 3:09am

I have been blessed with a unique talent. I can write about any topic relating to any issue, holiday, marriage anniversary, church anniversaries, pastor appreciations, weddings and funerals,etc.Ever get tongue-tied, tripped up or just don't know what to say? Well fret no more, give me a shout and I'll help you out. Commemorate Your words presented in a "POETIC FLOW" forever.You receive a personalized poem printed with Your words to Your special someone. Allow ME to express YOU! I have never had a disappointed client. Each poem has it's own flow, it's own flavor and expresses precisely the message YOU wish to convey.Bless someone's life with the gift of Your Words EXPRESSED in Poem.Debra's Poetic Justice:(Following does not represent every poem written.)SUBJECTS/ TITLES OF POEMS WRITTEN FOR OTHERS.PASTOR APPRECIATION :1. What is a Pastor (Recited for Pastor's Birthday and Televised Recital for Pastor Appreciation.)2. A Balanced Team3. I Appreciate You Pastor and This is How Much.4. Revival5. Happy Anniversary/Birthday Pastor (Recited at a Pastor's Appreciation Dinner ~ 500+ guests).6. Congratulations To You!7. God's Love (Televised Recital at 3 church services ~5,000+members and also a Radio Recital at local church 500+ members.)WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:1. When I Reminisce.(Recital at Distinguished Restaurant).2. You Are So Beautiful to Me.(Recited at a Family's Celebration 50year Anniversay at a Hall).BIRTHDAY:1. When I Didn't Know What to Ask For.2. There's No Imagining Life Without You3. The Fabric of the Man. (Recited at a Boss's Birthday Bash).4. Just Live. (gift to Boss who'd just had a heart attack).5. Smiling Deep Within. (Birthday gift from Father to his Son).6. Your~ Mother's Love! (Dedicated to my Ex-mother in law).FUNERALS:1. Our Precious Gift. (MY SISTER)2. Our Dear Dad (Best Friend's Dad)3. God Gave Us a Ray!4. The Heart of the Man.5. A Life of Significance. (God Mother/ Aunt)(All recited at Funeral)HOLIDAYS:1. The Blessings of You.2. For the Rest of My Life - "I Do." (Valentine Day for Fiance')3. Praise to my Father for a Dad Like You!(My Dad on Father's Day)4. Voices In The Wilderness (Televised Recital for Black History Month)5. Your Love Enhances Me.JUST BECAUSE:1. God's Light In You Blesses Me.2. Legacy of Love.3. Even At A Distance. (Cousin)4. God Bless This Home. (From a Son to Parents)LOVE:1. The Awakening!2. Love on the Highest Degree.3. Do You Know4. Soul Talk.5. So Am I To You. (Recited in a wedding)6. Why Do We Have to Wait?7. What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do?8. I Long To Please You.9. Loving You!10. The Man That I Treasure.(All Personal)WEDDINGS:1. So Am I to You. (Recited in an Exclusive Wedding)2. And They Two Shall Become One Flesh. (Recited in Wedding)3. God's Gift (Recited in Wedding)4. My Heart's Prayer. (Recited at Rehearsal Dinner)5. The Story of Our Lives.6. On This Your Special Day! (Recited at Reception)*THESE POEMS WERE GIVEN AS GIFTS TO BLESS ANOTHER LIFE AND WHETHER YOU ARE THE GIVER OR THE RECEIVER YOU REMAIN BLESSED BECAUSE THE GIFT AND WORDS, THOUGHTS AND HEART (FLAVOR/FLOW OF POETRY) FOREVER REMAIN, LONG AFTER THE DAY IS THROUGH.De Poetic 1

Lynch The B Word!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on June 17, 2008 at 5:11pm

Kamal Imani © 2008BitchB-ItchBlacks itchFrom the serpents poisonous gripDamn near 6Thousand years of PolytricksOver 4Hundred years of yourGrandmother, Your Mother, Auntie, Sister and daughters being raped and slaughtered.And you being castratedWhite Jesus imagery causing you to be self hatedYour manhood degeneratedAlmost exterminatedBut the toubob slavemaster made sure you matedAnd even on the plantation admit it the sex with her was good.You had to share her with massa but she understoodThat you’d rather try to play the game and weep, then kill that racist rapist beast in his sleepEven back then, you ain’t have shhh, but to you that black berry beautiful African sister was sweet.You used to build pyramidsBut now your pants sag as your infatuated with your draws and showing your buttAnd in our sister soldiers that had your back,All you wanna do is bust a nutThen leave the seedYour idea of reparations is either playing the game in the corporationOr being locked down in private stock held camps of concentrationYou have an understandable frustrationThis sometimes subtle oppression can make a brother stressed and mad sickBut you need a scapegoat fam?Why you gotta call the mother of civilization a bitch?Be a man with yours, she’s your sister soldier in these wars, build and expand with yours!And keep your hands to your self before we get the fam and roll on your ass with EJ, Pluck, FuQuan, Fat Rob, Pookey, Skeeter and them!Cause we too can pistol whip and hitAnd then we’ll see whose the real bitch…bitch!Sidenote:_____________________________________________________________________And sisters, I understand, that Uncle Sam’s genocidal plan has left you without a manSo sometimes you, he or she resorts to tricks. But don’t take your eyes off of the unseen hand that’s killing our fam, when you too, decide to call your sister a bitch!Kamal Imani AKA Kamal Supremehttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.com

Messages and Dedications to the Sisters (Videos by Kamal Imani)

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on June 3, 2008 at 2:18pm

Messages to the Black Woman by Kamal Imani http://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremePeace Sisters,Yes, I have all of this video and poetic song dedications to you so why should I keep them dormant? By blessing you with them I in turn get blessed as well so let’s go!One Love!Brother KamalMs. Melanin, A Dedication to the Sisters by Kamal Imani as seen on Xposed TV NYC

See the New Spoken Word & Hip Hop Soul Music Video“ALL SHE REALLY WANTS IS LOVE”

Yo, I Copped A New Whip! (lol)

Lovin Her Nappy Nappy

A dreadication to sisters who sport natural hair styles in particular and all Black women in general. Yall so damn beautiful (lol).

SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 3:08pm

Peace Soulgriots Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

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Tune into the RevolutionaryArt Radio Show Every Sunday Evening at 8:00 EST for Organic music! http://www.viradio.orghttp://www.myspace.com/revolutionaryartevents

SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 2:06pm

Peace Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

Visit SoulGriots
Tune into the RevolutionaryArt Radio Show Every Sunday Evening at 8:00 EST for Organic music! http://www.viradio.orghttp://www.myspace.com/revolutionaryartevents

Immerse Yourself Poetically in April

Posted by Diane on April 3, 2008 at 4:38pm

April is National Poetry Month and on the Black Author Showcase™ we are celebrating by posting a new member poem each day in April on the Main page. Days one and two were Marc Lacy and Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Don’t miss the twenty-eight other talented poets we have lined up for you.You’ll also want to check this out: BAS is hosting a live poetry panel & podcast April 23rd with our member poets to discuss their work and offer advice (on either writing or the publishing process) for aspiring writers. There will also be a big surprise for our participating poets. Call in and share your words and rhymes, everyone is invited. Click here for more information on the BAS Poetry Spotlight.

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